Occurrence of volcanites in the Lower Siwalik Formation, an evidence of Late Tertiary igneous activity in the central Siwalik of Nepal

Authors

  • K. P. Kaphle Divisional Geologist, Department of Mines and Geology
  • H. C. Einfalt Exploration Geologist, BGR, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v8i0.32598

Keywords:

Volcanic ash, Petrological and geochemical, Alkaline basalt, Late Tertiary magmatism, central Siwalik

Abstract

Small bodies of volcanite are recorded in the Lower Siwalik Formation in central Nepal. Petrological and geochemical studies of these rocks confined that they are basaltic in composition and possibly formed from the alkaline basaltic magma. Occurrence of these rocks within the Lower Siwalik Formation indicate a late Tertiary volcanic activity in this region.

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Published

1992-12-01

How to Cite

Kaphle, K. P., & Einfalt, H. C. (1992). Occurrence of volcanites in the Lower Siwalik Formation, an evidence of Late Tertiary igneous activity in the central Siwalik of Nepal. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, 8, 11–19. https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v8i0.32598

Issue

Vol. 8 (1992)

Section

Articles

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© Nepal Geological Society